Big inning sparks Mustangs past Rams

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Brody Fry had a big day both at the plate and on the mound this afternoon as he led the Mustangs to a 5-0 win over host Roy-Hart.

One big scoring inning earned Medina a 5-0 win over host Roy-Hart this afternoon as the Mustangs avenged a 3-2 Niagara-Orleans League season opening loss to the Rams last Friday at Vets Park.

Winning pitcher Brody Fry had the big hit of the day for the Mustangs as he banged out a clutch two-out, three-run double to highlight the decisive 5 run fifth inning uprising. Preston Woodworth and Carter Woodworth followed up with RBI singles to cap off the rally which was set up by two hit batters and a walk which loaded the bass.

On the mound, Fry allowed only 2 hits and struck out 8 in 6 innings of work. Preston Woodworth came on to hurl the final frame and retired the Rams in order with one strikeout.

Roy-Hart threatened at the outset as the Rams got two runners aboard in the first inning after a single by Jake Gould and a walk. The Mustangs though quickly got out of trouble as shortstop Aidan Papaj triggered a key inning ending double play. Gould had both of the Rams hits.

The Rams also got the first two runners aboard in the sixth after a walk and a hit batter but Fry got out of trouble by retiring the next three batters on two strikeouts and a fly out.

Roy-Hart is now 2-2 and Medina 1-1 in N-O  action.

Roy-Hart’s Isaac Smith tags out Medina’s Vinny Gray at third base.

Wilson 1, Akron 0

Wilson nipped Akron 1-0 in 9 innings leaving both teams at 2-1 in N-O action.

Blake Simpson drove in the winning run for the Lakemen in the ninth.

Tyler Johnston and Conner Ernest combined to hurl the shutout for Wilson allowing 6 hits with 9 strikeouts.

Aiden Romesser pitched 8 innings for Akron giving up 4 hits and striking out 6.

Kendall 3, Northstar 2

Kendall edged Northstar 3-2 in a non league game as the winning run came home on an error for the Eagles in the sixth inning. Hits by Colby Hughes and Louis Conte set up the threat.

Kendall’s other two runs came in the first inning on a single by Conte and a double by Jimmie Swift.

Gavin Braun pitched the first six and two-thirds inning for the Eagles allowing 5 hits and strikeout out 8. Nate Shaw came on to get the final out with a strikeout.

Newfane 11, Barker 2
Newfane stayed unbeaten at 4-0 in N-O action with an 11-2 win over Barker (0-4).

Aiden Perry picked up the win on the mound for the Panthers allowing 3 hits and striking out 6.

At the plate, Brayden Seitz had 3 hits and Jon Beiter, Konner Courtemanche and Jack Goehle 2 each. Seitz’ hits included a triple while Beiter had 2 doubles.

Tristen Garcia had a double and Issac Monaco a single for Barker.